Office of Victims' Services - Victims Compensation Assistance Program
3101 North Franklin Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Eligibility
A) Victims of crime and their families who have suffered an out-of-pocket loss as a direct result of a crime.
B) Crime occurred in PA; Reported within 72 hours
C) Victim was not engaged in illegal activity
D) Claim filed within 2 years from the date of the crime
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(717) 783-5153
Voice
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment, visit in person.
Fees
Services free of charge
Service area
PA
Description
Provides financial assistance. Offers medical expenses, loss of earnings, stolen benefit cash, funeral expenses, loss of support (homicide cases only), crime-scene cleanup expenses, relocation expenses and counseling expenses.
What's Here
Providing organization
Office of Victims' Services
Compensates victims/claimants of violent crimes for medical expenses, loss of earnings, funeral expenses, loss of support, stolen benefit, cash and counseling. Program of the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency.